Engineered belts: the “secret” ingredient for food packaging

In the food packaging industry, efficiency is key to meeting production needs without compromising quality. In this field, the Megadyne's "Pull Down" synchronous belts provide many advantages.

Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines are the beating heart of this sector, ensuring a fast and reliable process. At the core of these machines are Megadyne’s "Pull Down" synchronous belts. Megadyne's engineered belts play a crucial role in VFFS machines, used for filling, sealing, and bagging in various industrial sectors, from chemicals to food. In the food industry, they are essential for packaging products such as sweets, crisps, tea, coffee, biscuits, and pasta.
Cutting-edge technology for superior performance. In VFFS machines, it is crucial to ensure even advancement of the packaging material. To achieve optimal results, two of Megadyne's "Pull Down" synchronous belts are often used, placed opposite each other on a metal tube. A plastic, paper, or aluminium film is wrapped around the tube and the belts. The motion of the belts advances the film vertically, creating a bag that is then filled and sealed. The toothed belts often have a counterbore or are provided with longitudinal grooves on the coating side in order to be able to suction and guide the packaging with a vacuum.

Tangible benefits for your production. Megadyne belts offer numerous advantages, including uniform wear for consistent performance, long-lasting coatings that ensure constant friction and extend the belt’s durability, and high abrasion resistance for extended service life. Additionally, the processing of holes, grooves, and profiles with reduced tolerances provides optimal performance for your production.

Real time availability. Megadyne’s engineered belts are now available from stock, meaning reduced delivery times. The new line can be quickly packaged and shipped as soon as we receive an order. Moreover, Megadyne offers customised VFFS products to meet specific requirements. 

A recent case study shows advantages in case of friction loss challenges. Megadyne addressed the customer’s problem by introducing a specialty belt with an advanced cover material that transformed its operations by delivering consistent friction and enhanced grip across different film types. The innovative approach resulted in a lifespan of three times longer than the customer's previous solution, significantly enhancing overall efficiency.